Completed Live Auctions

Items For The Auction of April 28, 2012

Lot Number

Item Description

Est. Price Range

Sold For Price

701

Ted Williams personal briefcase along with documents and general ephemera including autographed items c.1960-1980s. Hard cased brown plastic briefcase as used by Ted Williams retains its original brass placard applied to the exterior engraved with "Ted Williams" identification. Certainly a favorite case of Ted's due to the fact that the original handle (missing) has been replaced with rope. Included with the case are numerous documents to include: (12) White Birch Camp corporate checks with one having been actually signed "Theodore Williams" in black ink. All (12) checks have been stamped with Ted Williams' personal facsimile rubber stamp so as to prevent from any future misrepresentation; 1965 General Power of Attorney one page document signed "Theodore S. Williams"; 1961 four page carbon copy real estate document signed once in blue ink, "Ted Williams"; 1981 Johnson Outboard Motor receipt signed in blue ink, "Ted Williams"; (5) 1969 State Street Bank and Trust Company bank documents each signed, "Theodore S. Williams"; 1984 typewritten contract (multi page) authorizing an autograph print series signed "Ted Williams" in blue ink; 1998 Millennium Company of New York document and signature card signed "Ted Williams" in blue ink; and a small laminate "Ted Williams" name tag. The lot is accompanied by a matted and framed vintage sepia tone 7"x9" image picturing Ted Williams walking with a briefcase (not offered example) and newspaper. Interesting grouping with fine breakdown value. Includes auction LOA from JSA: Range VG-NM

($1,000-$2,000)

$1,300.00

702

Ted Williams facsimile signature rubber stamp along with vintage personal stationery. Actual wooden handled rubber stamp bearing Ted Williams' facsimile signature paired with a piece of his personal stationery and envelope each stamped with the offered rubber stamp. **Note: The rubber stamp has been discreetly marked with an identifying hallmark to the impression area to prevent from future misuse: EX

($300-$600)

$275.00

703

Ted Williams 1949 Life Insurance document with rare vintage full name signature. One page front and back document with relation to a 1949 life insurance conversion application beautifully signed at the bottom in blue ink, "Theodore Samuel Williams". Signature rates 8 out of 10. Includes auction LOA from JSA: EX-MT

($300-$500)

$1,800.00

704

Lot of (8) Ted Williams autographed Credit Extension documents c.1950-1960s. Fine grouping of one page typewritten documents each relating to stock secured credit extensions and signed with desirable full name "Theodore S. Williams" signature at the bottom in blue ink. Signatures range from 8 to 10 out of 10. Strong breakdown value with uncommon vintage full name signature. Includes auction LOA from JSA: Range EX/MT-NM

($500-$1,000)

$1,090.00

705

Lot of (10) Ted Williams autographed bank credit statements c.1957-1964. Set of ten one page Second Bank-State Street Trust Company promissory credit documents ranging in date from 1957 to 1964. Each piece displays a desirable and uncommon vintage full name signature, "Theodore S. Williams" in blue ink at the bottom. Signatures range from 8 to 10 out of 10 with four having some intersection with the bank cancellation stampings. Excellent breakdown value. Includes auction LOA from JSA: Range EX-NM

($750-$1,250)

$1,200.00

706

Lot of (7) Ted Williams autographed bank credit documents c.1960s. Group of eight one page State Street Bank and Trust Company promissory documents each signed at the bottom with desirable vintage full name, "Theodore S. Williams" signature in blue ink. Signatures range from 9 to 10 out of 10 presenting in very high grade with minimal visible wear to the documents themselves. Includes auction LOA from JSA: Range EX/MT-NM

($750-$1,250)

$848.00

707

Lot of (9) Ted Williams autographed stock related documents c.1960s. Group of one page capital stock related documents each signed at the bottom "Theodore Williams" with two examples having middle initial "S". Signatures range from 9 to 10 out of 10. Includes auction LOA from JSA: Range EX/MT-NM

Ted Williams personal scrapbook with original photography c.1940-1960s. Quality assemblage of original photography to include approximately (40) original images with relation to Ted Williams with subjects including baseball, military, and street clothes views. The book also includes three original caricature paintings signed "Vigiani 1950" one of which depicts Ted Williams. There are also an additional grouping of vintage Williams' family candid photographs some of which picture Ted: EX

($300-$500)

$1,100.00

717

Exceptional Ted Williams personal scrapbook with original photography c.1930-1960s. Oversized vintage scrapbook containing a superb grouping of (74) original photographs with relation to Ted Williams. Subject matter includes Williams in batting poses, fielding poses, candid views, and with other players such as Cy Young and Joe DiMaggio. Sizes range from 3"x4" to 10" x14" with majority measuring 8'x10". Quality and content rank among the finest grouping of Williams related original photography that we have handled with outstanding breakdown value. Exterior of the scrapbook remains fairly clean with some typical handling wear. Fine lot which almost certainly held a place of significance within Ted's personal collection: EX-NM

($3,000-$4,000)

$2,750.00

718

Ted Williams large format hand colored photograph along with original sepia tone version c.1930-1940s. Pair of classic Williams images measuring 10"x14" and 8"x10" respectively picturing Ted in batting pose. Sepia tone version is mounted on period photoboard and has been marked for publication purposes as indicated by H&B Co. notation on verso. Large format color version presents handsomely retaining its original pastel tonality: EX

($400-$600)

$300.00

719

Fine Ted Williams 1941 "kissing bat" photograph. Ted's personal copy of the iconic image capturing him kissing the bat which he used to finish the 1941 season with a .406 batting average. Clarity and contrast present beautifully with minimal surface wear. Blank backed with some vintage notations regarding batting average and date. Highly desirable original image from Ted Williams' personal collection ranks as one of the most recognizable baseball images of the 20th century: EX-MT

($1,000-$1,500)

$1,200.00

720

Lot of (3) vintage Ted Williams and Joe DiMaggio photographs c.1940s. Group of three 7"x9" original images picturing the two most feared hitters of the 1940s era posed in Red Sox and Yankees uniform, respectively. Each image exhibits some age toning and varying degrees of wear including some surface flaking and soiling. One is dated 1946 on the back with the other two undated (one with paper residue on back). Includes (3) individual letters of provenance from Claudia Williams: VG

($400-$600)

$200.00

721

Set of (4) Ted Williams sequential batting large format Look Magazine photographs c.1946. Quartet of original large format 9"x13 1/2" black and white images picturing Ted Williams batting form in sequential views. Image quality is outstanding and was taken from a unique front aerial vantage point. Stamped by Look Magazine Photography on the verso as used in the 1946 issue of the publication featuring Williams on the front cover. Photos have some typical light border wear including a few small tears. One photo has some losses to the bottom edge/corners with another having a corner chip to top right: Range VG-EX

($400-$600)

$400.00

722

Ted Williams photograph with monogrammed leather folio c.1940s. Crisp sepia tone 5"x7" image picturing Ted Williams selecting a bat from a bat rack. The photo is housed in a vintage leather folio having "TW" impressed gilt lettering on the exterior. Photo remains clean with the folio having some surface separation at the spine area: EX

($200-$400)

$300.00

723

Rare large format photograph of Joe DiMaggio, Jimmie Foxx, Ted Williams, and Bill Dickey c.1938-1941. Uncommon oversized 12"x15" sepia tone image picturing four of the greatest sluggers from the 1940s era posed by the batting cages in full uniform. Central image area remains fairly clean save for some typical surface wrinkling. The border areas do have some damage including a large chip at the bottom right most of which is not visible as the photo has been matted and framed: VG-EX (with note to border damage under matting)

($500-$750)

$750.00

724

Joe DiMaggio, Mickey Mantle, and Ted Williams photograph. Black and white 8"x10" image picturing the trio of legendary baseball Hall of Famers posed with bats on shoulder during the 1951 season. Stamped on the reverse with United Press Photo labeling (1958-70 period): EX-MT

Lot of (10) vintage Ted Williams photographs with relation to young fans c.1940-1960s. Charming grouping of original images each picturing Ted Williams with various young fans. The lot includes several outstanding original photographs with strong contrast and composition. Fine lot chronicling Ted's life long passion for the needs of young boys and girls as evidenced for his tireless support for the Jimmy Fund charities: Range VG-NM

($500-$750)

$350.00

727

Lot of (5) Ted Williams large format photographs c.1940-1950s. Very fine group of original large format images to include a fielding pose and four different batting views. Photographers include Fred Kaplan and Yale Joel for "Life Magazine". Each image measures 10"x14" with two of the batting photos having some creasing otherwise the group remains very clean: Range VG-NM

($600-$800)

$250.00

728

Collection of (5) vintage Ted Williams original photographs by Emmett Wiggins (autographed to Ted) c.1946. Notably desirable group of original images as taken by noted Chicago photographer Emmett Wiggins to include: (2) 5"x7" sepia tone dugout images each signed to Ted from Wiggins; (2) 11"x14" large format matte finish images picturing Williams in action and with Wiggins each signed to Ted from the photographer; and (1) sepia tone 8"x10" image picturing Williams in the dugout which ranks among one of the more iconic photographs ever taken of Ted Williams. Signed to Ted from Wiggins at lower right. Smaller size images have some surface wear and few pieces of vintage tape on the edges while the two large format photos remain very clean. Includes auction LOA from JSA (autographs): Range VG-EX/MT

($750-$1,000)

$350.00

729

Superb Ted Williams large format photograph c.1940s. Captivating sepia tone 10"x14" original image clearly illustrating the elevation of a batting to stance to an art form by Ted Williams. The photographer has captured the moment at its pinnacle depicting Williams, the catcher, and umpire in unison raising their line of sight to the path of the batted ball. Perfect contrast and clarity present beautifully with no markings on the verso: EX-MT

($500-$750)

$450.00

730

Lot of (3) vintage Ted Williams large format photographs c.1940-1950s. Trio of original images each picturing Ted Williams during game action ranging in size from 10"x14" to 13"x19". Photographers include Abe Fox and one image is stamped with raised lettering "Photo by Ruban". Two unframed images have some minor tape residue on the border areas with the other photo housed in black wooden frame: Range VG/EX-EX/MT

Collection of (24) vintage Ted Williams action or game scene photographs c.1940-1960s. Varied selection of original images each depicting Ted Williams in relation to game or action poses. Subjects include sliding, batting, multiple vignette composite photos, and fielding views. The lot includes one black and white batting sequence photo signed by Ted Williams in black sharpie across the front. Sizes range from 6"x8" to 8"x10" with some photos having some damage to borders (tape, etc.) or surface chipping. Includes auction LOA from JSA (autograph): Range GD/VG-NM

($400-$600)

$300.00

733

Lot of (11) vintage Ted Williams photographs c.1940-1950s. Very fine lot to include varied original images of Ted Williams pictured in Red Sox uniform to include batting poses and portrait views. Sizes range from 6"x8" to 8"x10" with photographers including Arthur Griffin, Leonard McCombe for "Life Magazine", Abe Fox, and (2) images attributed to George Woodruff. Varied condition with some images having some edge damage including tape repairs. Very strong breakdown value: Range VG-NM

($750-$1,250)

$750.00

734

Lot of (13) vintage Ted Williams photographs c.1940-1950s. Includes numerous original images of Ted Williams pictured in Red Sox uniform to include batting poses, candid poses, and portrait views. Sizes range from 5"x6" to 6"x12" with photographers including Paul Maguire and Leonard McCombe for "Life Magazine". Varied condition with some images having some edge damage including some tape repairs and a few with small surface abrasions: Range VG-NM

Lot of (3) vintage Ted Williams photographs by George Woodruff c.1950s. Highly desirable trio of original 8"x10" images as taken by noted Boston photographer George Woodruff picturing Williams in several batting poses. Woodruff's rendering of Ted Williams are universally recognized as the most iconic images ever taken of the Boston baseball legend. All three photos are stamped by Woodruff on the verso with the "bat on shoulder" photo having a corner crease. Significant photographic offering directly from the personal collection of the principal subject. Includes (3) individual letters of provenance from Claudia Williams: Range VG-NM

($500-$1,000)

$350.00

737

Large lot of vintage baseball photography from Ted Williams collection along with oversized personal leather photo album c.1940-1960s. Includes large 18"x24" leather bound photo album having "TED" in gilt impressed lettering on the front cover which originally housed a large quantity of the offered images (damage/cracking to cover): VG; (51) vintage baseball photographs with subjects including Ted Williams with other players. Players in general (single and multi) to include Cobb/Aaron, Berra, Williams/Thorpe Dizzy Dean, Doer, Piersall, and Greenberg: Range GD-NM; and (9) large format images many of which were taken for "Life Magazine" by photographers Rickerby, Silk, and Morse. Players include Mays, Clemente, Mantle, and Aaron with some very fine pieces: Range EX-NM

($1,000-$1,500)

$1,100.00

738

Lot of (3) vintage Ted Williams pitching photographs c.1940-1950s. Interesting set of three original images picturing Ted Williams in pitching poses. Two of the photos depict the 1940 game in which Williams pitched against the Detroit Tigers striking out one batter. Other photo appears to show Williams at a later date pitching from the mound: VG-EX

($200-$300)

$165.00

739

Lot of (4) vintage Ted Williams photographs with relation to the "Williams Shift" c. 1940-1950s. Set of original images from Ted's personal collection with several views of the famed "Williams Shift" employed by opposing teams to negate Ted's batting strength to right field. The lot also includes a photo of Williams commenting on a period photo of him hitting three home runs to the right field area which was his favored manner in which to beat the shift. Sizes range from 7"x9" to 11"x14". Desirable grouping of images which document the significance of Williams' hitting abilities and the manner in which they changed the game: Range VG/EX-EX/MT

500 Home Run Club autographed baseball. B.Giamatti NL ball signed by (11) members of the 500 Home Run Club to include Ted Williams, Mickey Mantle, Eddie Mathews, Frank Robinson, Ernie Banks, Hank Aaron, Willie Mays, Willie McCovey, Mike Schmidt, Reggie Jackson, and Harmon Killebrew. Signatures range from 8 to 10 out of 10. The ball itself has some areas of light age toning. Includes auction LOA from JSA: Ball: EX, Signatures: Range NM-NM/MT

($750-$1,250)

$1,300.00

744

Ted Williams and Mickey Mantle autographed baseball with related Ted Williams autographed photograph. B.Brown AL signed in blue ink by Hall of Fame members Ted Williams and Mickey Mantle. Signatures display very nicely together across the sweetspot rating 9/10 out of 10. The ball itself remains in very clean condition with only a bit of minor toning to a few small spots. Very fine example from Ted's personal collection with relation to the two greatest sluggers of the 1950s era. The lot also includes a black and white 8"x10" photo picturing Ted Williams and Mantle signed by Williams in gold sharpie: NM. Includes auction LOA from JSA: NM

($750-$1,000)

$1,800.00

745

Ted Williams single signed baseball with .406 inscription. Near white B. Brown AL ball signed across the sweetspot with ".406" notation denoting Williams' batting average in the storied 1941 season. Includes auction LOA from JSA: Ball: EX-MT, Signature: NM

($500-$750)

$1,600.00

746

Ted Williams autographed Cooperstown Bat Co. model bat. Exclusive artist's proof numbered example as given to Williams marked TWP7 on the knob end. bat pictures a color portrait of Williams with image of Fenway park and career statistics. Signed in blue sharpie on the barrel rating 9 out of 10. Includes auction LOA from JSA: NM-MT

($500-$1,000)

$900.00

747

Fine lot of (15) 500 Home Run Club autographed posters. Color 27"x29" commemorative poster depicting (11) of the 500 Home Run Club members each having signed their respective image in blue sharpie with applicable home run totals. Players include Williams, Aaron, Schmidt, Killebrew, Jackson, Robinson, Mathews, Banks, McCovey, Mays, and Murray. Signatures and inscriptions rate 9/10 out of 10. Excellent grouping as originating from the personal collection of one of the 500 HR Club members having tremendous breakdown value. Includes (15) individual auction LOAs from JSA along with (15) individual letters of provenance from Claudia Williams: NM-MT

($7,500-$12,500)

$5,857.00

748

500 Home Run Club autographed poster. Color 27"x29" commemorative poster depicting (11) of the 500 Home Run Club Members each having signed their respective image in blue sharpie with applicable home run totals. Players include Williams, Aaron, Schmidt, Killebrew, Jackson, Robinson, Mathews, Banks, McCovey, Mays, and Murray. Signatures and inscriptions rate 9/10 out of 10. Includes auction LOA from JSA: NM-MT

Ted Williams autographed baseball bat. Full size 35" long Louisville Slugger 125 model bat displaying the classic Ted Williams facsimile signature stamping on the barrel end. Signed across the barrel by Williams in blue sharpie with autograph rating 9/10 out of 10. Includes auction LOA from JSA: NM-NM/MT

($500-$1,000)

$770.00

751

Ted Williams autographed baseball bat. Full size 35" long Louisville Slugger 125 model bat displaying the classic Ted Williams facsimile signature stamping on the barrel end. Signed across the barrel by Williams in blue sharpie with autograph rating 9/10 out of 10. Includes auction LOA from JSA: NM-NM/MT

($500-$1,000)

$1,254.00

752

Lot of (10) Ted Williams autographed baseball bats. Very fine grouping of full size 35" long Louisville Slugger 125 model bats each displaying the classic Ted Williams facsimile signature stamping on the barrel end. Signed across the barrel end by Williams in blue sharpie with autographs ranging from 9 to 10 out of 10. Bats are all in unused condition. Outstanding opportunity with excellent breakdown value. Includes auction LOA from JSA and (10) individual letters of provenance from Claudia Williams: NM-NM/MT

($5,000-$10,000)

$7,000.00

753

Ted Williams autographed Boston Red Sox jersey. Cream colored Boston Red Sox jersey with team name lettered across the front has 1939 Centennial patch on sleeve. The number "9" appears on back. Signed on the front, "Ted Williams" in marker rating 8 to 9 out of 10. Proper Mitchell & Ness tagging in collar and front tail (size XL). Includes auction LOA from JSA and has Green Diamond authentication hologram affixed to tag in collar: NM

($1,000-$2,000)

$1,200.00

754

Ted Williams autographed Boston Red Sox jersey. Cream colored Boston Red Sox jersey with team name lettered across the front has 1939 Centennial patch on sleeve. The number "9" appears on back. Signed on the front, "Ted Williams" in marker rating 8 out of 10. Very small errant marker mark on front. Proper Mitchell & Ness tagging in collar and front tail (size L). Includes auction LOA from JSA: NM

Ted Williams single signed baseball. B.Brown AL ball signed by Williams across the sweetspot in blue ink rating 9 out of 10. Ball itself remains very clean save for a small light circular surface indentation on reverse sweet spot with some toning to that area. One of only a handful of Ted Williams single signed baseballs found within the collection. Includes auction LOA from JSA: EX/MT-NM

($300-$500)

$950.00

757

Ted Williams autographed large format photograph by Arthur Griffin. Exceptional color photograph as taken during Williams' rookie season has been signed across the front blue marker. Signature rates 8/9 out of 10. Also signed in the lower corner by noted photograph Arthur Griffin and framed to 31.5"x41.5" overall. Includes auction LOA from JSA: EX/MT-NM

($500-$1,000)

$900.00

758

Unique Ted Williams "practice" autograph sheet signed (17) times. Large format 16"x20" photograph (Williams in casual pose with a fan) was utilized as a practice sheet and signed, "Ted Williams" (17) times on the blank back. Blue marker signatures rates 7/8 to 9 out of 10. A touch of incidental scattered ink transfer at a few places does nothing to detract. Includes auction LOA from JSA: EX/MT-NM

($500-$1,000)

$950.00

759

Ted Williams and Mickey Mantle autographed baseball. Near white B.Brown AL ball having some areas of scattered age toning signed in blue ink by Mantle and Williams. Signatures rate 9 out of 10. The lot also includes black and white 8"x10" photo of Ted Williams and Mickey Mantle signed by Williams in gold sharpie. Includes auction LOA from JSA: Ball: EX, Signatures: NM-MT, photo: NM

Ted Williams autographed photograph. Classic 16"x20" black and white photograph has been signed across the front, "Ted Williams." Blue marker signature rates 9 out of 10. Includes auction LOA from JSA: NM

($300-$500)

$350.00

764

Ted Williams autographed photograph. Classic 16"x20" black and white photograph has been signed across the front, "Ted Williams." Blue marker signature rates 9 out of 10. Includes auction LOA from JSA: NM

($300-$500)

$350.00

765

Ted Williams autographed photograph. 16"x20" Black and white photograph has been signed across the front, "Ted Williams." Blue marker signature rates 9 out of 10. Includes auction LOA from JSA: EX/MT-NM

($300-$500)

$350.00

767

Lot of (4) Ted Williams autographed photographs. Identical 16"x20" black and white photographs, each based on the original which depicts Ted Williams hitting his last career home run. All signed across the front, "Ted Williams" in blue marker rating 8/9 to 9 out of 10. Includes auction LOA from JSA and each has Green Diamond authentication hologram affixed: EX/MT-NM

($1,250-$1,750)

$1,500.00

768

Ted Williams autographed photograph. 16"x20" Black and white photograph based on the original which depicts Ted Williams hitting his last career home run. Signed across the front in blue marker, "Ted Williams" rating 9 out of 10. Includes auction LOA from JSA and has Green Diamond authentication hologram affixed: EX/MT-NM

($300-$500)

$400.00

769

Ted Williams autographed photograph. 16"x20" Black and white photograph based on the original which was taken during his rookie season. Signed across the front in blue marker, "Ted Williams" rating 9 out of 10. Includes auction LOA from JSA: EX/MT-NM

($300-$500)

$350.00

770

Ted Williams autographed photograph. 16"x20" Black and white photograph based on the original which depicts Ted Williams hitting his last career home run. Signed across the front in blue marker, "Ted Williams" rating 9 out of 10. Includes auction LOA from JSA and has Green Diamond authentication hologram affixed: EX/MT-NM

($300-$500)

$400.00

771

Lot of (3) Ted Williams autographed photographs. Identical 16"x20" black and white photographs, each based on the original which depicts Ted Williams during his 1939 rookie season. All signed across the front, "Ted Williams" in blue marker rating 8/9 to 9 out of 10. Includes auction LOA from JSA: EX/MT-NM

($800-$1,200)

$600.00

772

Ted Williams autographed photograph. 16"x20" Black and white photograph based on the original which was taken during his rookie season. Signed across the front in blue marker, "Ted Williams" rating 9 out of 10. Includes auction LOA from JSA with Green Diamond authentication hologram affixed: EX/MT-NM

($300-$500)

$200.00

773

Ted Williams autographed photograph. 15.5"x20" Black and white photograph based on the original which was taken during Williams' rookie season. Signed across the front in blue marker, "Ted Williams" rating 9 out of 10. Includes auction LOA from JSA: EX/MT-NM

($300-$500)

$250.00

774

Ted Williams autographed photograph. 15.5"x20" Black and white photograph based on the original which was taken during Williams' rookie season. Signed across the front in blue marker, "Ted Williams" rating 9 out of 10. Includes auction LOA from JSA: EX/MT-NM

($300-$500)

$198.00

775

Ted Williams autographed photograph. 15.5"x20" Black and white photograph based on the original which was taken during Williams' rookie season. Signed across the front in blue marker, "Ted Williams" rating 9 out of 10. Includes auction LOA from JSA: EX/MT-NM

($300-$500)

$207.00

776

Ted Williams autographed photograph. 16"x20" Color photograph based on the original which was taken while Williams was serving as a Marine pilot. Signed across the front, "Ted Williams" in silver paint pen rating 9 out of 10. Uncommon image offers striking crisp clarity. Includes auction LOA from JSA and has Green Diamond authentication hologram affixed: NM

($300-$500)

$375.00

777

Lot of (4) Ted Williams autographed photographs. Identical 16"x20" black and white photographs, each based on the original which depicts Ted Williams during his 1939 rookie season. All signed across the front, "Ted Williams" in blue marker rating 8/9 to 9 out of 10. Includes auction LOA from JSA: EX/MT-NM

($1,250-$1,750)

$900.00

778

Lot of (5) Ted Williams and Bobby Doerr signed photographs. Identical 16"x20" black and white photographs, each depicting the Legendary Boston Red Sox Hall of Famers during the 1939 season. All signed on the front, "Ted Williams" and "Bob Doerr." Blue marker signatures rate 8/9 out of 10. Includes auction LOA from JSA: EX/MT-NM

($2,000-$3,000)

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779

Lot of (5) Ted Williams autographed Hitters Hall of Fame posters. Color artwork posters issued in conjunction with the dedication of the Hitters Hall of Fame in February 1995. Each signed at lower edge, "Ted Williams" in blue marker rating 9/10 out of 10. Includes auction LOA from JSA: NM

($1,500-$2,500)

$950.00

780

Lot of (8) Ted Williams autographed photographs. Identical 16"x20" color photographs, each based on the original which was taken while Williams was serving as a Marine pilot. All signed across the front, "Ted Williams" in blue marker rating 8/9 out of 10. Uncommon image offers striking crisp clarity. Includes auction LOA from JSA: NM

($2,000-$3,000)

$1,800.00

781

Lot of (10) Ted Williams autographed prints. Identical 16"x24" large format print of an artist's charcoal rendering, each signed across the front, "Ted Williams." Blue marker signatures rate 8 to 9 out of 10. Includes auction LOA from JSA: EX/MT-NM

($2,000-$3,000)

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782

Lot of (50) Ted Williams autographed limited edition prints. Black and white rendering of Williams by noted artist Lewis Watkins titled, "San Diego Padres, Pacific Coast League, 1936" in the lower corner. Each has been signed in black marker. "Ted Williams, 1936" rating 8 to 9 out of 10. A portion display a touch of mostly minute yellowing around signature and a touch of other light scattered wear confined to edges. Each is hand numbered out of 1,000 and signed by the artist. Rare opportunity to obtain a sizable portion of limited edition signed material from such a prominent figure. Includes auction LOA from JSA: Overall EX/MT, Range EX/MT-NM

($10,000-$20,000)

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783

Lot of (25) Ted Williams autographed postcard sized photographs. Identical 3.5"x5" black and white photographs based on the original taken while Williams was a member of the Minneapolis Millers. Each has been signed within the lower white border, "Ted Williams." Blue marker signatures rate 8 to 9 out of 10. Includes auction LOA from JSA: Overall NM

($2,000-$4,000)

$2,420.00

784

Lot of (20) "Ted Williams And Friends" autographed limited edition prints. Identical 16"x20" prints commemorating Ted Williams' final at bat home run in Fenway Park. Signed by all (5) depicted including Williams, Doerr, D.DiMaggio, Pesky, and Pellagrini. Blue marker signatures rate 9 out of 10. Each signed by the artist James Amore and hand numbered out of 521 pieces. Includes auction LOA from JSA: Range EX/MT-NM

($4,000-$6,000)

$2,200.00

785

Lot of (20) "Ted Williams And Friends" autographed limited edition prints. Identical 16"x20" prints commemorating Ted Williams' final at bat home run in Fenway Park. Signed by all (5) depicted including Williams, Doerr, D.DiMaggio, Pesky, and Pellagrini. Blue marker signatures rate 9 out of 10. Each signed by the artist James Amore and hand numbered out of 521 pieces. Includes auction LOA from JSA: Range EX/MT-NM

($4,000-$6,000)

$2,000.00

786

Lot of (10) "Ted Williams And Friends" autographed limited edition prints. Identical 16"x20" prints commemorating Ted Williams' final at bat home run in Fenway Park. Signed by all (5) depicted including Williams, Doerr, D.DiMaggio, Pesky, and Pellagrini. Blue marker signatures rate 9 out of 10. Each signed by the artist James Amore and hand numbered out of 521 pieces. Includes auction LOA from JSA: Range EX/MT-NM

($2,000-$3,000)

$1,200.00

787

Lot of (10) "Ted Williams And Friends" autographed limited edition prints. Identical 16"x20" prints commemorating Ted Williams' final at bat home run in Fenway Park. Signed by all (5) depicted including Williams, Doerr, D.DiMaggio, Pesky, and Pellagrini. Blue marker signatures rate 9 out of 10. Each signed by the artist James Amore and hand numbered out of 521 pieces. Includes auction LOA from JSA: Range EX/MT-NM

($2,000-$3,000)

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788

Lot of (10) Ted Williams autographed "Triple Crown Winner" limited edition lithographs. Identical large format 23"x35" composite artwork lithographs, titled within the lower border and listing Williams' 1942 season statistics. Each signed in blue marker, "Ted Williams" with "1942" inscription rating 9 out of 10. Also signed by the artist Lewis Watkins and hand numbered out of 521 total pieces. Hint of light wear entirely confined to the extreme edges. Includes auction LOA from JSA: EX/MT-NM

($3,000-$5,000)

$2,400.00

789

Lot of (10) Ted Williams autographed limited edition lithographs. Identical large format 24"x33" composite artwork lithographs, each signed in pencil, "Ted Williams" with "1942" inscription. Signatures rate 9 out of 10. Also signed by the artist Lewis Watkins and hand numbered out of 521 total pieces. Hint of light wear entirely confined to the extreme edges. Includes auction LOA from JSA: EX/MT-NM

($3,000-$5,000)

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790

Lot of (10) Ted Williams autographed "End of an Era" limited edition lithographs. Identical large format 22.5"x27.75" artist's composite prints, each signed along the upper edge, "Ted Williams" with "San Diego Padres 1936" and "Boston Red Sox 1939-1960" inscriptions denoting his years in professional baseball. Signatures rate 8/9 out of 10. All signed by the artist Lewis Watkins and hand numbered out of 521 total pieces. Hint of light wear confined to extreme edges/borders. Includes auction LOA from JSA: EX/MT-NM

($3,000-$6,000)

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791

Lot of (10) Ted Williams autographed "End of an Era" limited edition lithographs. Identical large format 22.5"x27.75" artists composite prints, each signed along the upper edge, "Ted Williams" with "San Diego Padres 1936" and "Boston Red Sox 1939-1960" inscriptions denoting his years in professional baseball. Signatures rate 8/9 out of 10. All signed by the artist Lewis Watkins and hand numbered out of 521 total pieces. Hint of light wear confined to extreme edges/borders. Includes auction LOA from JSA: EX/MT-NM

($3,000-$6,000)

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Lot of (2) Ted Williams autographed limited edition artist's proof lithographs. Pair of large format prints by noted artist Lewis Watkins depicting Williams at various point in his career. Each signed in marker/pencil with "1941" or "1942" inscription rating 8/9 out of 10. Measurements are 24"x33" and 23"x35". (1) Has small chip at upper edge which would not be visible when framed for display. Both also signed by the artist and hand numbered "A/P" denoting artist's proof. Includes auction LOA from JSA: EX/MT-NM

($500-$1,000)

$400.00

793

Lot of (2) Ted Williams autographed limited edition lithographs. Pair of large format prints by noted artist Lewis Watkins depicting Williams at various point in his career. Each signed in marker 9 out of 10. First measures 22.5"x27.75" and is inscribed, "San Diego Padres 1936" and "Boston Red Sox 1939-1960", second is 24"x33" and inscribed "1941." Both also signed by the artist and hand numbered out of 521 total pieces. Small chip at lower edge of (1) which would not be visible when framed for display. Includes auction LOA from JSA: EX/MT-NM

($500-$1,000)

$400.00

794

Lot of (100) 1990 Ted Williams autographed Hall of Fame commemorative pieces. Titled "The Legends of Baseball" commemorative piece containing a pure silver proof coin each picturing Ted Williams portrait image. Cardboard exterior displays a color photo of Williams in Red Sox uniform which has been signed across the front in black sharpie. Signatures range from 9 to 10 out of 10 each. A few of the coins have some very minor toning from oxidation mentioned for accuracy only. Includes auction LOA from JSA and (100) individual letters of provenance from Claudia Williams: NM

($5,000-$10,000)

$13,000.00

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